JHG
SUCCESS
STORIES
Second degree murder
& Attempted Murder
R. v. D.W. | 2023 | Chattam
Client was charged after he arranged an armed drug rip-off that went very wrong when his accomplice shot at the drug dealer and fatally hit an innocent bystander. His videotaped confession made a substantive defence impossible but I was able to negotiate a sentence of 5 years on a single count of manslaughter. After enhanced credit for time served during Covid, my client was able to avoid the pen and remain in a facility close to his family. The greatest success however had nothing to do with me and everything to do with the victim’s family, who after court accepted my client’s sincere apology and granted him forgiveness.
Robbery, Cocaine, Fentanyl
Robbery x 4 (carjackings), Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Proceeds of Crime, and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine and Fentanyl.
R. v. A.D. | 2022 | BRAMPTON
The police cobbled together a theory that my client was involved in a series of car jackings and managed to obtain a tracking warrant for his phone and car as well as a transmission data recorder and eventually a warrant to search his home and a storage locker. Looking for evidence of the car jackings, they stumbled on a significant quantity of fentanyl and cocaine, along with a press and packaging and just over $25,000 in cash. We brought a Charter Application challenging all four warrants and on the first day of the Application, the Crown brought a motion to dismiss it as having no merit. Not only did the Judge rule the Application had merit, after a nine day battle spread out over 3 months, the entire Application was granted, all evidence excluded, and the client is getting his cash back.
Attempted Murder, Robbery With Firearm, Aggravated Assault
Attempted Murder, robbery with firearm, discharge firearm, aggravated assault, careless use, and weapons dangerous.
R. v. C.W | 2021 | TORONTO
The client brought his legally registered handgun to a drug deal and, after a dispute, left the dealer with three gunshot wounds to the abdomen. The client was released on bail within days and has spent the last three years turning his life around (rehab, university, employment, counseling). As a result, he will never see the inside of a cell. His legal battle ended with a plea to aggravated assault and careless use for a two-year sentence to be served in the community.
Robbery with a Firearm
Robbery with a firearm, possess property obtained by crime, and breach probation.
R. v. J.A. | 2021 | BRAMPTON
During a photo line-up, the complainant told police that he was “110% sure” that our client was the person who robbed him at gunpoint. By the end of the second day of trial, and after extensive cross examination, he was no longer sure he had identified the right person and client was acquitted of all charges.
COVID-19 Bail Hearings
Successfully argued bail hearings for 36 clients between March 23rd and July 6th, throughout the State of Emergency caused by COVID-19.
Robbery with a Firearm, Forcible Confinement and Kidnapping
R. v. E.K. | 2020 | HAMILTON
Allegations of an armed kidnapping and robbery invented by the ‘victim’ in order to try and cover up a fraud he participated in. After two days of cross examining the victim, the Crown invited the judge to dismiss all charges.
Meth, Cocaine, Mushrooms, Stolen Property, and Firearms
Possession of Meth, Cocaine, and Mushrooms for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Stolen Property, Possession of Firearms x7, Careless Storage of Firearms x7, and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon x3.
R. v. G.S. | 2019 | HAMILTON
Mr. S sat in custody for 3 months when his first lawyer refused to bring a bail hearing because he was charged with 7 firearm offences and possession of over half a pound of Meth. I successfully argued for his bail within two weeks of being retained and all of his charges were stayed 14 months later. Today he remains free, with no criminal record.
Assault, Robbery
Aggravated Assault and Armed Robbery.
R. v. D.P. | 2019 | HAMILTON
Client and two friends were caught on HD-quality surveillance video entering a business, armed with handguns and a hammer. They used zip ties to confine two women, and client attacked the owner with a hammer, causing significant injuries to his brain and eye. All three accused were arrested fleeing the scene, in possession of the video system capturing the events, dressed in the same clothing as the robbers. Guilty pleas were entered for all accused. Successfully argued for a 7-year jail sentence following a 2-day hearing with Crown, seeking a 12-year sentence given client’s previous record for similar offences.
Attempted Murder
Attempted Murder, Assault, and Theft.
R. v. J.B. | 2015 | TORONTO
Client charged with two other accused in a downtown shooting. Released on bail and all charges stayed following a pretrial.
Robbery
R. v. A.G. | 2010 | TORONTO
Client acquitted after trial, before a judge in Scarborough.